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June
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June

Meet the SV bargaining team

Meet the team

June
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20
June

SV group launches a new round of negotiations with Treasury Board

PSAC has officially launched a new round of negotiations with Treasury Board for more than 120,000 members in the PA, SV, T

June
6
6
June

New round of Treasury Board bargaining begins this month 

Bargaining teams for the PA, SV, TC and EB groups are heading back to the table this month for their first meetings with the employer — talks that will set the tone for the months ahead as we negotiate new contracts for more than 120,000 federal public service workers. 
April
10
10
April

PSAC serves notice to bargain for SV members

PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of over 11,000 members of the

March
14
14
March

SV group: next round of Treasury Board bargaining 

PSAC members from the Operational Services (SV) group met in Montreal from February 19-23 for the Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference to discuss the important priorities for the next round of bargaining and for SV members to elect their bargaining team. 

February
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18
February

Treasury Board bargaining conference kicks off to set priorities for next round 

This week, PSAC members working for Treasury Board are gathering in Montreal to prepare for the next round of bargaining.  
February
7
7
February

SV members vote in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process 

Members of the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group have voted in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process for the next round of bargaining set to begin later this year. 
December
23
23
December

SV bargaining: Register now for dispute resolution votes 

PSAC will soon hold a vote for members of the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group to choose the dispute resolution process for the next round of bargaining. Members will decide whether to keep the current conciliation/strike process or switch to interest arbitration. SV members in good standing are eligible to vote. 

December
9
9
December

SV bargaining: Upcoming vote on dispute resolution 

Beginning on January 8, PSAC will hold a national vote for members in the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group to choose the dispute resolution route for the next round of negotiations that will begin later in the year. 
November
19
19
November

Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference: members of equity groups, women and young worker encouraged to apply

In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a bargaining conference for PA, TC, SV, and EB group members on February 19-23, 2025, in Montréal. PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the Treasury Board national bargaining conference.

November
19
19
November

Treasury Board bargaining survey: Take 15 minutes to help shape your next contract

As we enter a new round of bargaining with Treasury Board, your input is essential to deciding the issues we prioritize at the bargaining table.

July
16
16
July

Register now for TB town halls to learn how to submit bargaining demands

As preparations continue for the next round of Treasury Board bargaining, PSAC will host a series of national virtual town halls to provide guidance for members on how to draft effective bargaining demands. 
July
4
4
July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 
May
28
28
May

Remote work for public service workers would strengthen Canada — economically and socially

Remote work has transformed the way we work forever — providing Canada’s federal government with the opportunity to lead the way and reap the benefits. This isn’t just about tweaking our daily routines; it’s about a profound opportunity to shape the future of work and Canada at the same time.
May
17
17
May

Treasury Board bargaining: Have your say in the next round of negotiations

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for the Program and Administrative Services (PA), Technical Services (TC), Operational Services (SV), and Education and Library Science (EB) groups. As the first step in this process, we need to hear from you.